APC SmartSlot Series instruction manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Solution

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7. Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

Connect a wire

Constant Alarm on

Unused zones not

between the COM

one or more unused

and NC terminals of

jumpered.

zones.

all unused zones (see

 

 

 

section 4).

 

 

 

 

 

Correct short

Constant low tem-

12 Vdc supply (pin

circuit — examine all

perature and humid-

1) shorted to ground

sensors that use the

ity readings.

or overloaded.

12 Vdc power

 

 

supply.

 

 

 

 

 

If removing Mea-

 

 

sure-UPS II from the

 

 

host cures the com-

No communication

Measure-UPS II has

munication problem

with UPS or acces-

for other accessories,

failed.

sories.

call technical sup-

 

 

 

port at the number

 

 

on the back cover of

 

 

this manual.

 

 

 

Incorrect sensor

Improper sensor

Correct sensor

wiring — see

readings.

wiring.

section 4.

 

 

 

 

 

Always reports very

Probe not connected

Connect probe

low temperature

properly — see

properly.

and/or humidity.

section 2.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Radio frequency interference Thank YouContents SmartSlot Measure-UPS IntroductionHardware and Software Compatibility Safety NoticeSmartSlot installation InstallationCompleted installation Operation Check Connection Information Sensor Zone ConnectionsPage Page Sensor Selection Maintenance Problem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingService Electrical SpecificationsPhysical EnvironmentalDeclaration of Conformity Life support policy Limited Warranty

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